SoundHound AI’s 217% Revenue Jump: From Stanford Dorm to Voice AI Powerhouse

Keyvan Mohajer founded SoundHound AI in a 2005 Stanford dorm, evolving from music recognition to voice AI challenging Amazon and Google. With a "throw darts randomly" philosophy, the company reported Q2 2025 revenue of $42.7 million, up 217%. SoundHound eyes profitability by 2026 through expansions in auto, restaurants, and healthcare.